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Psalms 72:11
Yes, all kings shall fall down before him. All nations shall serve him.
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Interpretation

Wisdom shapes a kings bow that is practiced in conflict and celebration in Psalms 72:11—consider "yes" and "kings". Work out kings bow in prayers we actually pray—honor God behind closed doors.

Context

This passage belongs to Psalms, a poetry/wisdom witness, developing kings bow. Read in Psalms 72, its force becomes clearer. It also intersects wisdom & worship. Listen for “yes” alongside “kings”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Psalms to David and additional composers. Modern scholarship on Psalms sees Worship songbook gathered from several collections and guilds.. Date: Monarchy through the post‑exilic period.. Wisdom & Worship is especially relevant in this line. Songs teach the heart how to answer God. Psalm headings and sequencing hint at editorial artistry.

More details
Traditional:David & others
Modern scholarship:Temple hymnbook with multiple collections and authors.
Date:Monarchy to post‑exilic.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Hebrew text is preserved in the Masoretic tradition, stabilized between the 6th-10th centuries CE. The the Dead Sea Scrolls (found 1947-1956) provide manuscripts 1000+ years older than medieval texts, generally confirming the Masoretic Text's reliability with only minor variations. The Septuagint (Greek translation, 3rd-2nd century BCE) offers an independent textual witness. Variations between manuscripts are typically minor: spelling differences, word order, or clarifications that leave the overall message intact. Modern translations compare all available manuscripts to reconstruct the most likely original text.
Sources & witness notes
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